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Community Topics:
- This week we'll be primarily focusing on the launch of Dungeoneering, including a live stream community event with Mod's Yuey, Mod Luma, Mod Reaper and community members.
- This will take place on Thursday, May 14th - 16:00 server time on our Twitch Channel. Alternatively, do join us in game at the same time: World 77 - Daemonheim. See you there!
- We're also planning to share a one-stop-shop blog on what's releasing on the marketplace, as well as looking for some of your thoughts on cosmetic related questions. We're aiming to share this blog on Tuesday
In Case You Missed It:
- Last week we kicked off our Player Avatar Beta. This is running through till tomorrow, so make sure to jump in if you haven't already! We'll share our some more news about the Player Avatar next week (week of the 18th).
- We also shared an insight into the Performance Investigation and fixes we undertook earlier this year. This is tech-heavy blog, but does provide an under-the-hood look and some inner workings!
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Dungeoneering Remastered
Get ready to venture back to Daemonheim. Grab a party or dive in solo as Dungeoneering has been remastered and is now chock full of improved gameplay, rewards, visuals and more!
When we first talked about this project, the goal wasn’t to reinvent Dungeoneering or turn it into something else. The core of what makes it work has always been solid. Going into a dungeon with nothing, figuring it out as you go, solving rooms, building up gear and taking on a boss at the end. That’s still the heart of it.
This update focuses on bringing that experience up to where it should be today. Less friction, clearer systems, better pacing, more meaningful rewards, and a much stronger reason to actually train Dungeoneering through Daemonheim again rather than feeling like you have to go elsewhere.
Want to know more? Dungeon Master Rheyo delves into Dungeoneering in this video
or if you're more of an avid reader you can find out more in our recent blog here.
Additionally Mod Luma and Mod Reaper have prepared an abundant list of patch notes here for you to sink your teeth into! Go Forth!
"Powers of the Occult" Marketplace Drop
The Occult floors of Daemonheim aren't the only purple thing around here this week as 11 New Occult themed Combat Overrides, 1 New Teleport, Lootbeam and Aura all make their way to the marketplace alongside some returning Dungeoneering themed cosmetics!
Dive in game today to check them out
RuneScape: Untold Tales of the God Wars Graphic Novel
Available from May 12th and filled with vibrant characters, daring adventure, and mysterious magicks, this debut graphic novel is one you won’t want to miss!
Delve into the Temple of Lost Ancients during the catastrophic and iconic God Wars, as four warring armies fight for control of the Godsword: the only weapon capable of killing a deity. Trapped in the center of the conflict is the undead Maro, who dreams of breaking free of his master's clutches. But escaping from the necromancer leads to a twisting, thrilling journey for Maro when he finds allies – and enemies – across the front lines.
RuneScape: Untold Tales of the God Wars collects issues 1-4 of the comic series, plus the Free Comic Book Day 2023 Special, which explores the lore behind the Temple of Lost Ancients, the 4 Generals, and the Godsword!
Available tomorrow globally online or in person from your favourite book retailer, or purchase direct from Titan Books here!.
Additionally all purchasers will receive a code for an exclusive Maro pet in RuneScape!
Patch Notes
Dungeoneering Remastered
- This week is all about the Dungeoneering Remaster, there is a full list of patch notes available here but we have picked out some standouts below!
- Updated lighting, added VFX, and updated floor textures across all Dungeoneering floors.
- Added skill doors for Archaeology and Invention.
- Rebalanced floor experience.
- Increased Dungeoneering tokens to be given at 20% of floor experience.
- You will no longer have to bank before entering a dungeon.
- Added icons to the dungeon map for certain features:
- Skill doors
- Key doors
- Gatestones when dropped
- Ironmen can now dungeoneer with non-ironmen. CGIM remain restricted to Dungeoneering only with their Competitive Ironman group.
- Unlocking a key door or skill door in Dungeoneering will now automatically discover the adjacent room, saving the unlocker a click.
- Removed complexity 2-5, and renamed complexity 1 & 6 to Low complexity and High complexity.
- Adjusted skill door requirements.
- Updated the ring of kinship's class effects to all be passive effects, rather than needing to switch to each class to gain the effect.
- Added T1-T11 Necromancer robes, armguards, lanterns, necromantic runes, and ectoplasm to Dungeoneering.
- Added a new storage system, 'Smuggler's storage', that is accessed via the Smuggler.
- Removed the Prestige System of old, and replaced it with a floor buff system.
- Converted the Daemonheim Rewards shop over to the standard reward shop interface.
- Added a new set of untradeable T90 weapons, Ruinous weapons, to the Daemonheim Rewards shop.
Hotfixed
- Resolved an issue where a player using revolution with melee would reinitiate combat after performing a movement ability without having auto retaliate on
What's Happening in the Community
Community Creations
M with Z put on their cartographer hat and laid out a map of Acheron!
OdiousBones is another Anya enjoyer and has crrafted some exquisite art.
RuneTube
EmotionallyAFK starts their PVM journey taking on Ivar, King of Bones!
Jolly Austin RS has pit himself against the dreaded Elvarg!Pink Skirts Player Events
Each week the Pink Skirts put on a selection of fun activities that everyone can join. Here are the main events this week:
Non-Combat Stealing Creation
- When: Wednesday 13th May, 00:00 Gametime
- Who: Jordyre, Leus & Fast Sc
- Where: Gamer's Grotto
- World: 99
- FC: Fast Sc
Penguin Hide & Seek
- When: Wednesday 13th May, 07:00 Gametime
- Who: Evenstar8888 & Discord Luminaries
- Where: Ardougne Zoo
- World: 60
- FC: Ahelp
Croesus (Learner Event)
- When: Wednesday 13th May, 18:00 Gametime
- Who: Redwigon & Aarie
- Where: Croesus front
- World: 76
- FC: Ahelp
If these don't take your fancy, take a look at the full events schedule here. There’s sure to be something you’ll enjoy!
- The RuneScape Team
Mods Alex, Anvil, Astra, Azanna, Bak, Blkwitch, Boko, Brat, Breezy, Brig, Camel, Chaose, Dark, Daze, Desert, Dorn, Dragon, Drew, Drewid, Easty, Echo, Evad, Fallen, Forza, Fox, Frosch, Grace, Gunner, Helen, Ink, Kaiju, Keyser, Kristy, Lilith, Lucifer, Luma, Lykos, Lynx, Makkari, MIC, Morty, Nemo, Neong, Nixon, Noms, Pearce, Peppy, Perpetua, Pickle, Pigeon, Rain, Ramen, Rat, Reaper, Rowley, Ryan, Samy, Shiba, Shrew, Shrike, Socks, Soul, Sponge, Stu, Sukotto, Titus, Tri, Vegard, Volta, Who, Wov, Yuey & Zura
